GOÄ no. 764: Sclerotherapy of varicose veins or haemorrhoids

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: „Verödung (Sklerosierung) von Krampfadern oder Hämorrhoidalknoten, je Sitzung“

190 points · €11.07 (1.0×) · €25.47 (2.3×, threshold) · €38.76 (3.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€11.07	single rate
2.3×	€25.47	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
3.5×	€38.76	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

Sclerotherapy of varicose veins, side branches or haemorrhoids, per session.

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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.