A physician visits an established homebound patient at home and documents moderate medical decision making for active problems. Which E/M category best describes that professional service?

Home or residence services E/M codes are the correct category for physician visits in the patient’s home when requirements are met, leveled by MDM or time per guidelines. Inability to travel does not convert the service to initial hospital inpatient care. Preventive counseling codes apply when the encounter is counseling-focused rather than problem-oriented moderate MDM.