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Restructuring and Employee Severance (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Loss on disposal of held for sale assets $ 18us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfAssetsAndAssetImpairmentCharges $ (9)us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfAssetsAndAssetImpairmentCharges $ 18us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfAssetsAndAssetImpairmentCharges $ (9)us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfAssetsAndAssetImpairmentCharges  
Fiscal 2013 Medical Restructuring [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Restructuring and Related Activities, Initiation Date         Jan. 30, 2013
Waukegan, Illinois Property [Member]          
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]          
Loss on disposal of held for sale assets $ 1us-gaap_GainLossOnSalesOfAssetsAndAssetImpairmentCharges
/ us-gaap_LongLivedAssetsHeldForSaleByAssetTypeAxis
= cah_WaukeganIllinoisPropertyMember