Assignment guidance
When MCC 8011 should be used
- For licensed doctors and physicians whose medical practice has no more specific MCC.
- For general medical consultation, diagnosis, and treatment provided by a physician practice.
Professional services
MCC 8011
Doctors and physicians
Licensed medical doctors and physicians not covered by a more specific medical category.
Boundary guidance
When MCC 8011 should not be used
- For dentists, osteopathic physicians, hospitals, laboratories, or other specifically classified providers.
- For pharmacies or merchants selling medical equipment rather than providing physician services.
Scheme comparison
Names and evidence status
Absence from public material is not treated as proof that a scheme does not use the MCC.
| Scheme | Evidence | Scheme wording | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa | Official | Doctors and Physicians (Not Elsewhere Classified)Global Visa merchant-data manual, April 2026, PDF page 105. | Different wording |
| Mastercard | Official | Doctors: not elsewhere classifiedMastercard Merchant Edition reference, 16 April 2024, PDF page 206. | Different wording |
| American Express | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedThe complete American Express Codes Reference Guide is not public. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| Discover / Diners Club | Publicly not found | No current public definition locatedNo complete current public Discover / Diners Club MCC catalogue was located. This is not evidence that the MCC is unsupported. | Not available |
| UnionPay | Not reviewed | No global definition reviewedThe official material reviewed so far is limited to EEA fee appendices and is not a global definition catalogue. | Not available |
Provenance
Sources reviewed
- Visa Merchant Data Standards ManualApril 2026 · global · official · PDF page 105
- Mastercard Quick Reference Booklet - Merchant Edition16 April 2024 · official · PDF page 206
SchemeLens descriptions and use boundaries are editorial summaries of the cited material. Final MCC assignment depends on the merchant's primary business, current scheme rules, region, programme, and acquirer requirements.