MCC 8071
Medical and Dental Laboratories
MCC Code
8071
Category
Healthcare
Known Merchants
10+
About MCC 8071
MCC 8071 covers medical and dental laboratories, including diagnostic testing, pathology, blood tests, imaging in some cases, and dental prosthetics labs. It is distinct from 8062 (hospitals) and 8011 (doctors); lab work ordered by a clinic may be billed separately under this code.
Merchant Information
Typical merchants include diagnostic laboratories, pathology labs, and dental labs, for example Quest Diagnostics or LabCorp in the US, as well as health screening providers.
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Merchants Using MCC 8071
API Access
Related MCC Codes in Healthcare
MCC 8071 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used to classify businesses that provide medical and dental laboratories. This code falls under the Healthcare category.
Credit card networks like Visa and Mastercard use MCC 8071 to:
- Categorize transactions at merchants classified as "Medical and Dental Laboratories"
- Determine rewards and cashback eligibility for cardholders
- Enable expense tracking and reporting for businesses
- Power fraud detection systems
Developers can access MCC 8071 data through our REST API. Use our merchant lookup feature to automatically categorize transactions or build financial tools that require merchant classification.
Credit card rewards programs use MCC codes to determine which purchases qualify for bonus categories. If your credit card offers enhanced rewards on healthcare spending, transactions at merchants using MCC 8071 may qualify.
Common cards that may offer bonuses on healthcare purchases include:
- Cards with rotating quarterly categories
- Category-specific cards (dining, travel, etc.)
- Premium cards with broad category bonuses
Always check your card's terms to verify which MCC codes qualify for bonus rewards.
What is MCC code 8071?
MCC 8071 is a four-digit Merchant Category Code that classifies businesses as "Medical and Dental Laboratories". This code falls under the Healthcare category and is used by credit card networks to categorize transactions.
What types of businesses use MCC 8071?
Businesses classified under MCC 8071 typically include those that provide medical and dental laboratories. We have 10+ merchants in our database using this MCC code.
Does MCC 8071 qualify for credit card rewards?
Whether MCC 8071 qualifies for bonus rewards depends on your credit card's terms. Cards that offer bonuses on healthcare spending may reward transactions at merchants using this code. Check your card's reward categories to confirm.
How can I look up MCC 8071 programmatically?
You can access MCC 8071 data through our REST API. Sign up for a free API key to query MCC codes, get merchant mappings, and integrate MCC data into your applications.