CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income (loss)	$ 36	$ 32	$ (90)	$ 79
Other comprehensive income:
Adjustments for supplemental executive retirement plans	0	0	0	3
Other comprehensive income before income taxes	0	0	0	3
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income	0	0	0	0
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax	0	0	0	3
Comprehensive income (loss)	36	32	(90)	82
Less: Preferred stock dividends	0	1	0	11
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	8	(9)	20	(24)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Tenet Healthcare Corporation common shareholders	$ 28	$ 40	$ (110)	$ 95