Action coded means: Describes a person whose entire personality screams 'I do things rather than discuss things.' Action coded people have a particular energy - they arrive at parties already committed to a plan, they. It has drug-related associations; worth a calm conversation about which side of the topic your teen is on. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.