Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2024	Jun. 30, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 322	$ 270	$ 815	$ 584
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	45	15	102	(28)
Net change in derivative financial instruments	(16)	15	6	(28)
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	0	0	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	30	30	108	(61)
Comprehensive income (loss)	352	300	924	523
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(2)	0	(4)	0
Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(1)	0	(6)	0
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4)	0	(10)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 356	$ 300	$ 933	$ 523