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 Platelet Count. There can be a few reasons why your blood does not contain enough platelets. One reason might be that your bone marrow is not forming enough platelets. Another cause is that the body is breaking down its platelets at too fast a rate.