Other Income (Expense), Net - Additional Information (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Interest Income, Gross Receipts Tax	$ 3
Foreign Currency Devaluation Gain (Loss)		$ (6)	$ 4

Amount before tax of foreign currency transaction or translation gain (loss) recognized in the income statement due to change in designated exchange rate as part of highly inflationary accounting.

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