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.
The main cause of a low platelet count in the blood is bone marrow problems, like anemia and leukemia. Other viral infections too, can affect the bone marrowâs ability to produce the adequate supply of platelets. Some of the other common causes of low platelet count are. 1  Pregnancy. 2  The use of certain medication. 3  Hemolytic uremic syndrome.  Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura 1  (ttp) Autoimmune diseases.  The presence of bacteria in the blood.