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.
A number of health conditions can cause the white blood cell count to plummet. Infections, leukemia, cancer treatments, anemia, medications, autoimmune disorders, and even allergies can all take aim at the immune system, weakening it and leaving the body more vulnerable to infections. Take folic acid. 2  The body needs folic acid to make white blood cells. 3  In fact, one of the side effects of excess intake of folic acid is an increase in WBCs. 4  A deficiency of folic acid can also lead to anemia, which is a low level of red blood cells. 5  So if youâre low on either, increasing intake of folic acid may help.