Supplemental Financial Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021	Dec. 31, 2021
Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract]
Less: allowance for credit losses	$ (26)		$ (26)		$ (24)
Provision for other credit losses	4	$ 3	8	$ 3
Allowance for credit loss, writeoff	$ 4	$ 2	$ 6	$ 14

Supplemental Financial Information [Abstract]

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Amount of allowance for credit loss on accounts receivable, classified as current.

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Amount of direct write-downs of accounts receivable charged against the allowance.

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Amount of expense related to credit loss from transactions other than loan and lease transactions.

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