GOÄ no. K1: Surcharge for children up to their 4th birthday

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

Section B – Basic and general services · Category: Surcharges

Official German wording: „Zuschlag zu Untersuchungen nach den Nummern 5, 6, 7 oder 8 bei Kindern bis zum vollendeten 4. Lebensjahr“ (wording checked on gesetze-im-internet.de on 9 Oct 2026)

120 points · €6.99 – single rate only

Exclusions and rules

Typical occasions in dermatology

Surcharge to an examination under no. 5, 6, 7 or 8 for children up to their 4th birthday; single rate.

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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.