Comparison · Cost of private house-calls in Berlin
rab cost comparison Berlin
rab cost comparison Berlin is a care-pathway comparison that shows when RAB Arztbesuche's private medical home visit in Berlin is the faster alternative — with a licensed physician daily from 6 am to midnight.
The cost of a private house-call in Berlin is not arbitrary — it follows the national German private medical fee schedule (GOÄ). Within that, providers differ meaningfully in transparency, travel fees, night and weekend surcharges and billing arrangements.
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How the price comes about
Private house-calls are billed under Germany's national private medical fee schedule (GOÄ). The schedule sets a point value and multiplier (typically 2.3 or 3.5) for each medical service. Travel fee by distance and time of day plus specific night/weekend surcharges are added. The structure is national — but not every provider makes it equally transparent.
For a typical Berlin house-call during the day the total usually sits between €150 and €250; at weekends and at night more like €250–350. Extensive diagnostics (ECG, multiple rapid tests) or longer treatment can push that higher. We name the likely range on the phone — no surprises at the end.
What private insurance covers
Most German private insurance policies refund private house-calls within your tariff. Civil-servant allowance recipients are also refundable. Statutory insurance usually does not refund — a supplementary private policy can help. When in doubt, clarify directly with your insurer before the visit.
Emergency? Dial the emergency number
If unconscious, with severe chest pain, breathlessness or heavy bleeding, dial 112 immediately. Our service complements the emergency services — it does not replace them.
Comparison
| Aspect | rab Berlin | Other house-call providers in Berlin |
|---|---|---|
| Billing basis | GOÄ, typical factors 2.3–3.5 | GOÄ, platform-dependent |
| Consultation fee | Transparently itemised | Variable, often bundled |
| Travel fee | GOÄ, day/night differentiated | Flat fee or GOÄ |
| Night/weekend surcharge | Per GOÄ rules | Often flat surcharge |
| Typical total | around €150–350 per visit | around €120–400, provider-dependent |
| Billing office | Private medical billing office (PVS) | Provider directly or platform |
| Private insurance refund | Refundable per policy | Refundable per policy |
What's included in the rab price
- Arrival of a specialist with travel fee per GOÄ (day/night/Sunday differentiated)
- Full physical exam including stethoscope, otoscope, pulse oximeter
- On-site rapid tests (CRP, strep, influenza, urine, glucose)
- ECG for cardiac questions
- Prescriptions, immediate medication if needed, sick note
- Report to your regular GP on request
What to watch when comparing providers
- Is the price communicated transparently in advance?
- Are travel fee and surcharges itemised separately?
- Are rapid tests, ECG, dressings included?
- Who handles billing — the doctor directly or a billing office?
- What does your private insurance or government allowance reimburse?
Frequently asked questions
Will I get a price quote before the visit?
We give the likely range on the phone. An exact GOÄ invoice can only be issued after the examination because the codes depend on history, exam depth and diagnostics.
Why is it more expensive at night?
GOÄ provides surcharges for night and weekend work because the medical effort outside regular hours is higher. The rule applies nationwide.
What does private insurance cover?
Most private tariffs refund private house-calls fully or proportionately. Civil-servant allowance recipients get their share. Check directly with your insurer when in doubt.
Can the cost be negotiated?
GOÄ rates are not negotiable — they are national rules. What we do: bill transparently and traceably, without bundled flat fees with opaque components.