Medicare pays 100% for the AWV and focuses on health promotion and prevention. A problem-oriented visit is not part of this benefit and is subject to deductibles or coinsurance. Can the patient complete any portion of the AWV?
Hemolytic uremic syndrome. This rare disorder causes a sharp drop in platelets, destruction of red blood cells and impairment of kidney function. Sometimes it can occur in association with a bacterial Escherichia coli (E. coli) infection, such as may be acquired from eating raw or undercooked meat.
Causes of Low Blood Platelet Count. Some of the reasons for a drop in blood platelets are: 1  The bone marrow does not produce enough platelets. 2  A condition where the body uses and destroys platelets even when the marrow produces enough. 3  A problematic spleen could also deplete the platelets from your blood.