Makati Medical Center

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Makati Medical Center is a private tertiary hospital in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, offering comprehensive medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
Owned by Metro Pacific Health

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.

Bank Statement Variations

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  1. MAKATI MC

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a charge from “MAKATI MC” on my card statement?

A “MAKATI MC” charge is most likely from Makati Medical Center for services such as an emergency room visit, outpatient consultation, diagnostic test, surgery, or hospital room and board. Review your medical receipts or recent visits to MakatiMed around the transaction date to confirm the charge.

Can Makati Medical Center place a deposit or hold on my card for hospital admission?

Yes. Makati Medical Center may require an initial deposit or card authorization upon admission or before certain procedures. This can appear as a pending or hold transaction on your card and is typically adjusted to the final bill upon discharge or may drop off if not used.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/patient-and-visitor-guide/?utm_source=openai))

How can I get an itemized statement or copy of my bill from Makati Medical Center?

You can request an itemized statement or copies of your official receipts from the hospital’s Billing or Cashier section. Contact details and office hours are listed on the official website (makatimed.net.ph); you may need to provide your full name, admission or patient number, and the date of service.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/?utm_source=openai))

What if I don’t recognize a Makati Medical Center charge or the amount seems too high?

First, check if a family member or dependent under your insurance or HMO card received treatment at Makati Medical Center around that date. If it still seems unfamiliar or incorrect, call the hospital’s billing department with your card’s last four digits and transaction date to verify the bill, and then contact your bank or card issuer to dispute any unauthorized charges.

Does Makati Medical Center bill professional fees separately from hospital charges?

In many cases, Makati Medical Center can process both hospital charges and doctors’ professional fees through the cashier. However, some physicians may bill professional fees separately. Review your discharge summary and receipts; if something is unclear, the billing office can confirm which amounts relate to hospital services versus doctors’ fees.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/patient-and-visitor-guide/?utm_source=openai))

Can I use my HMO or private insurance to reduce my Makati Medical Center bill, and why might I still see a card charge?

Most HMOs and private insurers with MakatiMed accreditation will cover part of the bill, but there may still be copayments, non-covered items, or upgrades (e.g., private room, special supplies) that you must pay out of pocket. Those uncovered portions are often settled by card at discharge, which is what appears as the “MAKATI MC” charge on your statement.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/?utm_source=openai))

How do I contact Makati Medical Center about a billing or card payment question?

Visit makatimed.net.ph and look for the Contact or Patient & Visitor Guide sections to find the hospital’s main trunk line and specific billing or cashier contacts. When calling or emailing, have your patient name, admission or case number, date of service, and the exact amount and date of the card charge ready so staff can quickly locate your account.([makatimed.net.ph](https://www.makatimed.net.ph/?utm_source=openai))

Can I request a refund or adjustment for an overpayment to Makati Medical Center?

If you believe you overpaid or your insurance later covered more than expected, contact the hospital’s billing department with your receipts and insurance documents. They can review your account and, if an overpayment is confirmed, process a refund either back to your card or via other approved methods, following the hospital’s refund policies.

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