GOÄ no. 759: Alkali neutralisation time

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: „Bestimmung der Alkalineutralisationszeit“

76 points · €4.43 (1.0×) · €7.97 (1.8×, threshold) · €11.07 (2.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€4.43	single rate
1.8×	€7.97	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
2.5×	€11.07	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.

Typical occasions in dermatology

Skin barrier function test, e.g. when assessing occupational hand eczema.

More items in this category

758 – Acne extraction, per session 760 – Alkali resistance (drop method)757 – Chemosurgical treatment of a precancerous lesion 762 – Lymphoedema reduction with rubber tubing 756 – Chemosurgical treatment of genital warts 763 – Incision of superficial veins / thrombus express 755 – High-speed dermabrasion 764 – Sclerotherapy of varicose veins or haemorrhoids

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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.