10-Q Filing

BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORP CIK: 885725 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0000885725-25-000050`
Period End Date	20250930
Filing Date	20251103
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	bsx-20250930_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 158 Income Statement 184 Cash Flow Statement 190 Stockholders Equity 44 Comprehensive Income 80

Balance Sheet 158 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`PreferredStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized	`PreferredStockSharesAuthorized`	50.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$414.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$414.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued	`PreferredStockSharesIssued`	0.00	shares	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Trade accounts receivable, net	`AccountsNotesAndLoansReceivableNetCurrent`	$2.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share	`CommonStockParOrStatedValuePerShare`	$0.01	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares Authorized	`CommonStockSharesAuthorized`	2.00B	shares	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.81B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Inventories	`InventoryNet`	$2.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Common Stock, Shares, Issued	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$307.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$307.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$310.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Prepaid income taxes	`PrepaidTaxes`	$310.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$831.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$831.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$701.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current assets	`PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent`	$701.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Treasury Stock, Common, Shares	`TreasuryStockCommonShares`	263.29M	shares	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$6.92B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$8.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current assets	`AssetsCurrent`	$8.04B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.29B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Property, plant and equipment, net	`PropertyPlantAndEquipmentAndFinanceLeaseRightOfUseAssetAfterAccumulatedDepreciationAndAmortization`	$3.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$17.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$18.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Goodwill	`Goodwill`	$18.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$6.68B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Other intangible assets, net	`IntangibleAssetsNetExcludingGoodwill`	$7.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax assets	`DeferredIncomeTaxAssetsNet`	$3.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.83B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term assets	`OtherAssetsNoncurrent`	$1.83B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$39.40B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$39.40B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$42.71B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$42.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$1.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$1.78B	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$483.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Current debt obligations	`DebtCurrent`	$483.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$960.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$960.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accounts payable	`AccountsPayableCurrent`	$1.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Accrued expenses	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$2.98B	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$887.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$887.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$862.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other current liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesCurrent`	$862.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$6.40B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$5.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Total current liabilities	`LiabilitiesCurrent`	$5.33B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$8.97B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Long-term debt	`LongTermDebtAndCapitalLeaseObligations`	$11.12B	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$155.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$155.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$242.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Deferred tax liabilities	`DeferredIncomeTaxLiabilitiesNet`	$242.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$1.87B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Other long-term liabilities	`OtherLiabilitiesNoncurrent`	$2.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingencies	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 50,000,000 shares - 0 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`PreferredStockValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - 1,745,573,129 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and 1,737,846,196 shares issued as of December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - 1,745,573,129 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and 1,737,846,196 shares issued as of December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - 1,745,573,129 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and 1,737,846,196 shares issued as of December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Common stock, $0.01 par value - authorized 2,000,000,000 shares - 1,745,573,129 shares issued as of September 30, 2025 and 1,737,846,196 shares issued as of December 31, 2024	`CommonStockValue`	$17.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Treasury stock, at cost - 263,289,848 shares as of September 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024	`TreasuryStockValue`	$2.25B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.06B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Additional paid-in capital	`AdditionalPaidInCapitalCommonStock`	$21.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$2.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Retained earnings	`RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit`	$4.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$275.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$275.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-689.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	`AccumulatedOtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-689.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$20.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$21.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$21.77B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$23.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Total stockholders equity	`StockholdersEquity`	$23.39B	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$233.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$233.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$236.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Noncontrolling interests	`MinorityInterest`	$236.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Total equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$39.40B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$39.40B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.71B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$42.71B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 184 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$4.21B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$12.19B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$5.07B	USD	1 Quarter
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$14.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net sales	`RevenueFromContractWithCustomerExcludingAssessedTax`	$14.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$3.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$1.52B	USD	1 Quarter
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cost of products sold (excluding amortization expense)	`CostOfGoodsAndServicesSold`	$4.61B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$2.90B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$8.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$10.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gross profit	`GrossProfit`	$10.18B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$4.37B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$1.74B	USD	1 Quarter
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$5.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Selling, general and administrative expenses	`SellingGeneralAndAdministrativeExpense`	$5.05B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$407.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.16B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$514.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$514.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Research and development expenses	`ResearchAndDevelopmentExpenseExcludingAcquiredInProcessCost`	$1.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$5.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$24.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$12.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$40.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Royalty expense	`RoyaltyExpense`	$40.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$205.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$631.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$631.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$225.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$669.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Amortization expense	`AmortizationOfIntangibleAssets`	$669.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$46.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Intangible asset impairment charges	`ImpairmentOfIntangibleAssetsExcludingGoodwill`	$46.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$12.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$-8.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Restructuring net charges (credits)	`RestructuringCharges`	$85.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.16B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$6.47B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$2.49B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$7.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$7.39B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$733.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$733.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.93B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$1.05B	USD	1 Quarter
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Operating income (loss)	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$2.79B	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$79.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$225.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$87.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$87.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$259.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Interest expense	`InterestExpense`	$259.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$14.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherNonoperatingIncomeExpenseNet`	$156.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$669.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.70B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$939.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$939.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income (loss) before income taxes	`IncomeLossFromContinuingOperationsBeforeIncomeTaxesExtraordinaryItemsNoncontrollingInterest`	$2.69B	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$200.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$413.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$413.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$183.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$463.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Income tax expense (benefit)	`IncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$463.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$469.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$469.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$1.29B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`NetIncomeLossAvailableToCommonStockholdersBasic`	$2.23B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.88	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.88	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.50	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share basic	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$1.50	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.32	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.87	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$0.51	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.49	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) per common share diluted	`EarningsPerShareDiluted`	$1.49	USD	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.47B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.48B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.48B	shares	1 Quarter
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Basic	`WeightedAverageNumberOfSharesOutstandingBasic`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.48B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.50B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.50B	shares	1 Quarter
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	3 Qtrs
Diluted	`WeightedAverageNumberOfDilutedSharesOutstanding`	1.49B	shares	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 190 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$921.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$921.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Depreciation and amortization	`DepreciationDepletionAndAmortization`	$1.00B	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$10.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Deferred and prepaid income taxes	`CashFlowImpactOfDeferredIncomeTaxExpenseBenefit`	$20.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$228.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$228.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$276.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$46.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment charges	`GoodwillAndIntangibleAssetImpairment`	$46.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$-60.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$181.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net loss (gain) on investments and notes receivable	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$181.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-23.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Contingent consideration net expense (benefit)	`BusinessCombinationContingentConsiderationArrangementsChangeInAmountOfContingentConsiderationLiability1`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	$127.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventory step-up amortization	`InventoryStepUpAmortization`	$127.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fixed asset impairment	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fixed asset impairment	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$30.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fixed asset impairment	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$73.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fixed asset impairment	`TangibleAssetImpairmentCharges`	$73.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$-8.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`OtherOperatingActivitiesCashFlowStatement`	$22.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$261.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$171.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Trade accounts receivable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsReceivable`	$171.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$274.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$138.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Inventories	`IncreaseDecreaseInInventories`	$138.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$109.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other assets	`IncreaseDecreaseInOtherOperatingAssets`	$103.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$-142.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableAndAccruedLiabilities`	$11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	$3.17B	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$513.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$513.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$525.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and internal use software	`PaymentsToAcquirePropertyPlantAndEquipment`	$525.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired	`PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired`	$1.50B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$264.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$264.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$180.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for investments and acquisitions of certain technologies	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForInvestmentsAndAcquisitionsOfCertainTechnologies`	$180.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds for settlements of hedge contracts	`ProceedsFromSettlementsOfHedgeContracts`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds for settlements of hedge contracts	`ProceedsFromSettlementsOfHedgeContracts`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds for settlements of hedge contracts	`ProceedsFromSettlementsOfHedgeContracts`	$69.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds for settlements of hedge contracts	`ProceedsFromSettlementsOfHedgeContracts`	$69.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-17.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`PaymentsForProceedsFromOtherInvestingActivities`	$-11.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-1.98B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) investing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities`	$-2.13B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$131.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payment of contingent consideration previously established in purchase accounting	`PaymentForContingentConsiderationLiabilityFinancingActivities`	$62.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$25.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments for finance leases	`FinanceLeasePrincipalPayments`	$49.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$504.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$504.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Payments on short-term borrowings	`RepaymentsOfShortTermDebt`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-196.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in commercial paper	`ProceedsFromRepaymentsOfCommercialPaper`	$-196.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$2.15B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from long-term borrowings, net of debt issuance costs	`ProceedsFromIssuanceOfSeniorLongTermDebt`	$1.56B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$83.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash used to net share settle employee equity awards	`Paymenttonetsharesettleemployeeequityawards`	$128.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$202.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$262.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from issuances of common stock pursuant to employee stock compensation and purchase plans	`ProceedsFromStockPlans`	$262.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other, net	`ProceedsFromPaymentsForOtherFinancingActivities`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$1.60B	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-211.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities`	$-211.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$-2.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Effect of foreign exchange rates on cash	`EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$39.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$1.59B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$870.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	$870.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$197.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$228.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Stock-based compensation expense	`ShareBasedCompensation`	$228.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$29.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$258.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Fair value of contingent consideration recorded in purchase accounting	`FairValueOfContingentConsiderationRecordedInPurchaseAccounting`	$258.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Right-of-Use Asset Obtained in Exchange for Finance Lease Liability	`RightOfUseAssetObtainedInExchangeForFinanceLeaseLiability`	$195.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$2.50B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$414.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$414.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash and cash equivalents	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$1.27B	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$70.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$70.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$111.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$111.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$98.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents included in Other current assets	`RestrictedCashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	$98.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$78.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$80.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$103.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Restricted cash equivalents included in Other long-term assets	`RestrictedCashEquivalentsNoncurrent`	$103.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.05B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$2.65B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$606.00M	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents at end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalents`	$1.48B	USD	Point-in-time

Stockholders Equity 44 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.74B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Balance (Shares)	`CommonStockSharesIssued`	1.75B	shares	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Beginning Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-957.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Changes in other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-957.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$20.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$22.00B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Ending Balance, Equity	`StockholdersEquityIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$23.63B	USD	Point-in-time

Comprehensive Income 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$468.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$1.28B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$755.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss)	`ProfitLoss`	$2.22B	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-181.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-79.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-28.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-719.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Foreign currency translation adjustment	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossForeignCurrencyTransactionAndTranslationAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$-719.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-100.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-95.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$62.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-238.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in derivative financial instruments	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossCashFlowHedgeGainLossAfterReclassificationAndTax`	$-238.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossPensionAndOtherPostretirementBenefitPlansAdjustmentNetOfTax`	$1.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-282.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-173.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$34.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-957.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss)	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTax`	$-957.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$187.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$789.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$789.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss)	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxIncludingPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`NetIncomeLossAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$-4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$4.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`OtherComprehensiveIncomeLossNetOfTaxPortionAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$7.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$10.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$1.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTaxAttributableToNoncontrollingInterest`	$3.00M	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$177.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$177.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.11B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$788.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$788.00M	USD	1 Quarter
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	`ComprehensiveIncomeNetOfTax`	$1.26B	USD	3 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.