Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,083.3	$ 1,080.6
Short-term investments	612.5	727.0
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts	912.1	936.6
Inventories	1,169.0	1,074.5
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	193.7	107.1
Deferred income taxes	318.4	271.9
Total Current Assets	4,289.0	4,197.7
Property, plant and equipment, net	1,288.8	1,224.7
Goodwill	2,514.2	2,611.2
Intangible assets, net	603.5	707.7
Other assets	939.2	839.3
Total Assets	9,634.7	9,580.6
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	167.1	146.3
Income taxes	72.4	221.2
Other current liabilities	798.5	664.1
Total Current Liabilities	1,038.0	1,031.6
Other long-term liabilities	648.6	576.6
Long-term debt	1,425.5	1,672.3
Total Liabilities	3,112.1	3,280.5
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 19)
Stockholders' Equity:
Common stock, $0.01 par value, one billion shares authorized, 268.4 million (264.3 million in 2013) issued	2.7	2.6
Paid-in capital	4,330.7	4,000.6
Retained earnings	8,285.2	7,712.7
Accumulated other comprehensive income	85.9	367.1
Treasury stock, 98.7 million shares (94.5 million shares in 2013)	(6,183.7)	(5,785.7)
Total Zimmer Holdings, Inc. stockholders' equity	6,520.8	6,297.3
Noncontrolling interest	1.8	2.8
Total Stockholders' Equity	6,522.6	6,300.1
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity	$ 9,634.7	$ 9,580.6