GOÄ no. 758: Acne extraction, per session

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: „Sticheln oder Öffnen und Ausquetschen von Aknepusteln, je Sitzung“

75 points · €4.37 (1.0×) · €10.05 (2.3×, threshold) · €15.30 (3.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€4.37	single rate
2.3×	€10.05	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
3.5×	€15.30	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

Lancing, opening and expressing acne pustules, once per session regardless of number.

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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.