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MCC Code
8071

MCC 8071: Medical and Dental Laboratories — Credit Card Bonus Rates

Also classified as:
Visa: “Medical and Dental Laboratories”
MC: “Medical and Dental Laboratories”
Quick Answer

MCC 8071 covers MEDICAL AND DENTAL LABORATORIES merchants, classified under healthcare. To maximize rewards at these businesses, look for credit cards with broad spending bonuses or healthcare category multipliers. MCC Lookup Tool to find which cards earn bonus rewards here.

Quest Diagnostics, LabCorp, and CVS MinuteClinic use MCC 8071. Purchases include lab tests, X-rays, and dental scans.

Common Confusion

Cardholders often think purchases at general pharmacies go here; only specific medical and dental services coded.

Related MCC Codes

8011Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified) 8021Dentists and Orthodontists 8031Osteopaths 8041Chiropractors 8042Optometrists and Ophthalmologists 8043Opticians, Opticians Goods and Eyeglasses 8044Opticians, Optical Goods, and Eyeglasses (no longer validfor first presentments) 8049Podiatrists and Chiropodists

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MCC code 8071? +

MCC 8071 stands for Medical and Dental Laboratories. It is a four-digit Merchant Category Code used by payment networks to classify businesses in the healthcare category.

What types of businesses use MCC 8071? +

Merchants classified under MCC 8071 (Medical and Dental Laboratories) operate in the healthcare sector. Card networks assign this code during merchant onboarding based on the primary business activity.

Which credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 8071 merchants? +

MCC 8071 (Medical and Dental Laboratories) is not currently a dedicated bonus category for most major credit cards. For healthcare spending at these merchants, a flat-rate rewards card (1.5–2% on all purchases) is typically your most reliable option. Use our MCC Lookup Tool to find the best card for any specific merchant.

How many credit cards earn bonus rewards at MCC 8071 merchants? +

Currently, no credit cards in our database have a dedicated bonus category for MCC 8071 (Medical and Dental Laboratories). Most purchases posting with this code will earn base rewards (typically 1–1.5x on everyday cards). A flat-rate cashback card is the most predictable choice for healthcare spending.

What merchants are classified under MCC 8071? +

MCC 8071 is assigned to businesses providing medical and dental laboratories services. While this is a less common merchant category, any purchase that posts with code 8071 will be classified as 'Medical and Dental Laboratories' by your card issuer, which determines whether healthcare category bonuses apply to that transaction.

What is the difference between MCC 8071 and MCC 8011? +

MCC 8071 (Medical and Dental Laboratories) and MCC 8011 (Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)) are both in the healthcare category but cover distinct merchant types. MCC 8071 is used for medical and dental laboratories businesses, while MCC 8011 is assigned to doctors and physicians (not elsewhere classified) merchants. Both may qualify for the same bonus category on your card — check your card's terms or use our MCC Lookup Tool to confirm.

Data verified Mar 2026 · Methodology · Advertiser Disclosure