Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (72,866)	$ (14,554)	$ (89,380)	$ (13,986)
Hedging gains reclassified to earnings, net of taxes of ($47), ($48), ($103) and $(6), respectively	(421)	(546)	(879)	(162)
Adjustment in fair value of derivatives, net of taxes of ($79), ($14), $31 and ($154), respectively	(698)	(165)	245	1,417
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest	(73,985)	(15,265)	(90,014)	(12,731)
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to the non-controlling interest	(62,610)	(3,669)	(71,091)	991
Comprehensive loss attributable to Crosstex Energy, Inc.	$ (11,375)	$ (11,596)	$ (18,923)	$ (13,722)