Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net loss	$ (6)	$ (20)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes:
Net change in fair value of available-for-sale debt securities, net of tax	(2)	3
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(2)	3
Comprehensive loss	(8)	(17)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	35	31
Comprehensive loss attributable to Community Health Systems, Inc. stockholders	$ (43)	$ (48)