GOÄ no. 742: Facial electro-epilation in endocrine disease

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

Section F – Internal medicine, paediatrics, dermatology · Category: Special dermatological procedures

Official German wording: „Epilation von Haaren im Gesicht durch Elektrokoagulation bei generalisiertem krankhaften Haarwuchs infolge Endokrinopathie (z.B. Hirsutismus), je Sitzung“

165 points · €9.62 (1.0×) · €22.12 (2.3×, threshold) · €33.66 (3.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€9.62	single rate
2.3×	€22.12	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
3.5×	€33.66	maximum

Personal medical service: range 1.0 to 3.5, threshold 2.3 (§ 5(2) 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.

Typical occasions in dermatology

Removal of facial hair by electrocoagulation in pathological hair growth due to an endocrine disorder, per session.

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741 – Cauterisation with hot air or steam 743 – Grinding, abrading or milling skin or nails 298 – Swab for microbiology 744 – Punching of the skin 297 – Smear for cytology 745 – Curettage (granulation tissue, up to three warts 250 – Venous blood sampling 746 – Electrolysis or cautery (stand-alone)

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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: 09/10/2026.