MCC 7280 - Hospitals 
The Merchant Category Code (MCC) 7280 is primarily designated for businesses categorized as hospitals. This MCC is used when processing payment card transactions for hospitals that offer comprehensive healthcare services, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient care. The primary purpose of this MCC is to accurately identify and classify hospital-related transactions, enabling proper categorization and fee assessment by payment processors. Typically, hospitals provide a wide array of medical services, catering to various healthcare needs.
Types of Services
- Inpatient Care: Treatment where patients are admitted to the hospital for overnight stays.
- Outpatient Services: Medical procedures and surgeries that do not require overnight hospital stays.
- Emergency Services: Immediate treatment provided for acute illness or injury.
- Laboratory and Diagnostic Services: Blood tests, imaging, and biopsies conducted on-site.
- Surgical Procedures: Operations carried out in hospital settings, both planned and emergency.
- Rehabilitation Services: Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other recovery services.
Related MCCs
- MCC 8011: Doctors and Physicians: Includes individual practitioners who provide medical services outside a hospital environment.
- MCC 8049: Chiropodists, Podiatrists: Pertains to specialists focusing on foot care, not involving general hospital services.
- MCC 8071: Dental Labs: Covers services related to dental care products, contrasting with comprehensive medical care in hospitals.
- MCC 8099: Health Practitioners, Medical Services Not Elsewhere Classified: A general category for diverse medical practices not covered under typical codes, but less specialized than full hospital services.
FAQs
- What transactions are typically categorized under MCC 7280?
- Transactions related to hospital services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care. - How does MCC 7280 benefit payment processing for hospitals?
- It aids in correctly categorizing hospital transactions, which is important for processing fees and compliance. - Can a small clinic use MCC 7280?
- No, MCC 7280 is specific to hospitals providing comprehensive healthcare services, not small clinics or individual practitioners.
MCC Categories
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