What is a generally acceptable inter-rater reliability (kappa) value in CDI chart audits?

What is a generally acceptable inter-rater reliability (kappa) value in CDI chart audits?

• A. Values below 0.2 are acceptable.
• B. Values between 0.3 and 0.5 are acceptable.
• C. Values above 0.70 are generally acceptable; 0.8+ indicates strong agreement, though thresholds may vary by policy.
• D. Kappa values are not used in CDI audits.

Answer: (C)