GOÄ no. 602: Pulse oximetry (oximetric examination)

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

Section F – Internal medicine, paediatrics, dermatology · Category: Examination

Official German wording: „Oxymetrische Untersuchung(en) (Bestimmung der prozentualen Sauerstoffsättigung im Blut) -gegebenenfalls einschließlich Bestimmung(en) nach Belastung -“

152 points · €8.86 (1.0×) · €15.95 (1.8×, threshold) · €22.15 (2.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€8.86	single rate
1.8×	€15.95	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
2.5×	€22.15	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

Billable only if medically indicated (§ 1(2) GOÄ). The billing helper suggests no. 602 only if pulse oximetry is explicitly selected.

Typical occasions in dermatology

Measuring oxygen saturation, e.g. for monitoring during a procedure – billable only if medically indicated.

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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.