GOÄ no. 768: Chemical cautery in the anorectal area (stand-alone)

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

Section F – Internal medicine, paediatrics, dermatology · Category: Phlebology & proctology

Official German wording: „Ätzung im Enddarmbereich als selbständige Leistung“

50 points · €2.91 (1.0×) · €6.70 (2.3×, threshold) · €10.20 (3.5×, maximum)

Fees

Factor	Amount
1.0×	€2.91	single rate
2.3×	€6.70	threshold – above it a written justification (§ 12(3))
3.5×	€10.20	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

Chemical cautery in the anorectal area performed as a separate service.

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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.