The National Uniform Claim Committee announced Monday the opening of a 45-day public comment period, ending July 25, 2005, for the changes made to the 1500 Professional Claim Form to accommodate the National Provider Identifier (NPI.) The NUCC is conducting this final survey to better understand the timelines and transition issues surrounding implementing the changes to the 1500 form. Survey results will be reviewed at the next NUCC meeting on August 10, 2005 in Chicago. At www.nucc.org/draft1500/ you will find a link to the survey, a copy of the draft 1500 claim form and explanations for the proposed changes.