GOÄ no. 536: Hot-air treatment of several body parts

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

Section E – Physical medicine · Category: Physical therapy

Official German wording: „Heißluftbehandlung mehrerer Körperteile (z.B. Rumpf oder Beine)“

51 points · €2.97 (1.0×) · €5.35 (1.8×, threshold) · €7.43 (2.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€2.97	single rate
1.8×	€5.35	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
2.5×	€7.43	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. 535 – Several body parts: no. 536 instead of no. 535 (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

Hot-air treatment of several body parts in one session, e.g. both hands or the legs; instead of no. 535.

More items in this category

535 – Hot-air treatment of one body part 552 – Iontophoresis 530 – Cold or hot pack, hot roll, per session 526 – Intermittent pneumatic compression, several limb 525 – Intermittent pneumatic compression, one limb, pe 523 – Extramuscular massage, manual lymph drainage

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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.