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Amount, after allowance, of receivables classified as other, due within one year or the operating cycle, if longer.

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Discontinued Operations - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2025	Sep. 30, 2024	Dec. 31, 2024	Apr. 01, 2024
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Gross fees, net of assigned costs	$ 200	$ 200	$ 600	$ 400
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Other income	30	$ 5	120	$ 40
Amounts due from solventum	400		400		$ 400
Amounts due to solventum	$ 200		$ 200		$ 200
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff \| Health Care Segment
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Ownership interest of outstanding shares ( as a percent)						80.10%