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Medical Coding Configuration

Configure Medical Coding for standardizing adverse events and medications (MedDRA, WHODrug).

Last updated: 04/14/2026

Overview​

The Medical Coding module standardizes adverse events and medications using dictionaries such as MedDRA and WHODrug. Configure it from Home → select your study → Medical Coding (under Installed Apps) → Setting.

Configuration URL: https://[instance]/home/study/[studyId]/apps/medical-coding

Configuration Sections​

Bioontology​

  • www.bioontology.org — Link to BioPortal for ontology resources
  • system configuration — Link to system-level configuration

Account​

Choose how medical coding is performed:

OptionDescription
YesUse the account provided by ClinicalDataS. No additional setup required.
NoUse your own account. Provide your medical coding account details below.

Dictionary​

Configure whether auto-coding uses a dictionary:

OptionDescription
YesEnable dictionary-based auto-coding
NoDisable dictionary-based auto-coding

Auto-code Dictionary Name​

Name of the dictionary used for auto-coding (e.g., MEDDRA, WHODrug). Enter the dictionary identifier when using custom account or specific dictionary settings.

Actions​

ButtonDescription
Save settingsSave configuration changes
Discard changesRevert unsaved changes
Medical CodingMedDRAWHODrugConfiguration