About PC-ACE

The National Government Services PC-ACE free billing software is available for NGS J6 and JK providers only. If you are not a J6 or JK provider, the free billing software must be obtained from your MAC.

PC-ACE is a stand-alone claims processing system that enables an electronic submitter to store demographic information, enter and store claim information, and prepare files for Medicare Part A and Part B claims. These files are prepared in the HIPAA-compliant 837 ANSI 5010A1 (Professional) and 5010A2 (Institutional) formats.

PC-ACE (Institutional and Professional)
PC-ACE Version Information	Version 6.4* 6.3 6.2 * indicates current version	Expiration Date 5/1/2025* 2/1/2025 11/1/2024
Valid Users	Any submitter sending Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B claims to NGS.
Initial Download Availability	Online Download: Free
Upgrade	Online Download: Free
Upgrade Time Frames	Quarterly

Revised 10/8/2024

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