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.
This condition causes hemoglobin, oxygenated protein in the red blood cells, to drop as well as increases susceptibility to infections due to a low white blood count. In the event of aplastic anemia, a blood transfusion is a plausible treatment for increasing red blood cells and platelets.