So, if they are not critically ill, which rules out 99468-99469, I'm not sure 99477, "requires intensive observation, frequent intervention and other intensive care services," is the appropriate code either.
I am thinking that perhaps 99221 is the correct code per the guidelines, "E/M services provided to newborns who are other than normal, see codes for hospital inpt. services
(99221-99233) and neonatal intensive and critical care services (99466 - 99469, 99477 - 99480)."
What is throwing me is the "normal" wording. What exactly does that word emcompass?