Coding terms and definitions

Coding

The process of selecting terms and codes from a dictionary for a verbatim.

Verbatim

The original reported text that describes the adverse event, disease, drug, or other item to be coded in the Central Coding application. A verbatim is typed in the InForm application.

Coding map

A study object that contains the necessary information to code an item.

Target item

An item that holds a term, code, or additional information after a verbatim is coded.

Also called a coding target.

Context item

An item that provides additional coding information, such as the indication and route of administration for drugs, that can be displayed with an item coded using the WHO-DD dictionary.

Dictionary type

A name or identifier for the metadata for a dictionary.

Verbatim type

A classification of a verbatim as defined in a coding dictionary.

Query target item

An item in the InForm application that you designate as the item on which to place queries that are created in the Central Coding application. If you select a query target for a coding map, you can only deploy the study to a version of the InForm application that supports query targets.