What do MCC codes mean?: Deciphering Merchant and Medical Classifications
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Over 270 million Americans use credit cards, but few realize that a simple four-digit code, the Merchant Category Code (MCC), determines how transactions are processed for everything from groceries to doctor's visits. However, within the medical community, the acronym 'MCC' has a completely different—and equally vital—meaning: Major Complications or Comorbidities.
