The Automated Classification of Medical Entities (ACME) system objectively assessed the appropriateness of underlying cause-of-death certification and assignment

It is feasible to use the process information in ACME to objectively define the appropriateness of UCD certification and the accuracy of UCD assignment. Inappropriate certification of the UCD and TB being listed in Part II were the two most important factors associated incorrect interpretation of the World Health Organization Selection Rules by coders.