Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule Of Restricted Stock Units Outstanding And Vested (Details) - shares	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Restricted stock units outstanding (in shares)	93,381	84,426	77,167

Stock Based Compensation Restricted Stock Units Outstanding, Shares

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