Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities - Additional Information (Details)	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($)
Payables And Accruals [Abstract]
Purchased stop-loss coverage for individual claims	$ 175,000

Minimum amount per claimant on which company purchased stop loss.

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