GOÄ no. 526: Intermittent pneumatic compression, several limbs, per session

By Dr. Pascal Bafteh, board-certified dermatologist and internist · Updated 10/2026

Section E – Physical medicine · Category: Physical therapy

Official German wording: „Intermittierende apparative Kompressionstherapie an mehreren Extremitäten, je Sitzung“

55 points · €3.21 (1.0×) · €5.77 (1.8×, threshold) · €8.01 (2.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€3.21	single rate
1.8×	€5.77	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
2.5×	€8.01	maximum

Service from section A, E or O: range 1.0 to 2.5, threshold 1.8 (§ 5(3) GOÄ). A factor above the threshold is only allowed for particular circumstances of the individual case (difficulty, time, circumstances) and must be justified in writing.

Exclusions and rules

Nr. 525 – Several limbs: no. 526 instead of no. 525 (official wording).
All costs are included in the services of section E – except drugs required for inhalation and photochemotherapy (section E, general provisions).

Typical occasions in dermatology

Intermittent pneumatic compression of several limbs in one session, e.g. both legs; instead of no. 525.

More items in this category

525 – Intermittent pneumatic compression, one limb, pe 530 – Cold or hot pack, hot roll, per session 523 – Extramuscular massage, manual lymph drainage 535 – Hot-air treatment of one body part 536 – Hot-air treatment of several body parts 552 – Iontophoresis

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Source: German fee schedule for physicians (GOÄ), schedule of fees – gesetze-im-internet.de.

Applies to private medical services under the GOÄ; not to statutory health insurance (EBM). New GOÄ: the German Medical Association considers entry into force on 1 January 2028 realistic. Official wording and points: gesetze-im-internet.de; amounts = points × €0.0582873 × factor (§ 5(1) GOÄ). Data checked: 12/10/2026.