About Makati Medical Center
Makati Medical Center (often referred to as "MakatiMed" or MMC) is a 600-bed tertiary hospital located in the Makati central business district in Metro Manila, Philippines. It provides a full range of healthcare services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, specialized surgery, intensive care, diagnostics, and a wide array of medical and surgical specialties. The hospital is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading private healthcare institutions and is part of the Metro Pacific Health network, the largest group of private hospitals in the Philippines.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/?utm_source=openai))
A charge from “MAKATI MC” on a card statement is very likely related to services received at Makati Medical Center, such as emergency room treatment, consultations, diagnostic tests (laboratory, imaging), surgical procedures, room and board for inpatient stays, or outpatient clinic visits. It may represent a one‑time payment at the hospital cashier, a deposit or guarantee for admission, a balance billing after insurance or HMO coverage, or payment for professional fees that the hospital processes on behalf of physicians. Some small test charges or adjustments can also appear when a card is used to secure admission or to settle incremental balances during a hospital stay.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/patient-and-visitor-guide/?utm_source=openai))
If you have questions about this charge, you can verify it by checking your hospital receipts, admission forms, or discharge summary, which should list the last four digits of the card used and the transaction date. Patients can contact Makati Medical Center’s billing or cashier department using the contact information published on its official website to request an itemized statement, clarify insurance/HMO coverage, or dispute any apparent errors. Keeping copies of your PhilHealth, HMO, or private insurance documents and the hospital’s official receipts will make it easier to reconcile charges. If you still suspect an unauthorized transaction after speaking with the hospital, contact your card issuer promptly to report and investigate the charge.