Supplemental Condensed Consolidating Financial Information and Other Collateral-Related Information - Schedule of Consolidated Statements of Stockholder's Deficit (Detail) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based benefit plans	$ 139	$ 169	$ 35
Reclassification of certain equity securities with contingent redemption rights			141
Other	(13)	(28)	(56)
Healthtrust, Inc. [Member]
Share-based benefit plans	139	169	35
Reclassification of certain equity securities with contingent redemption rights			141
Other	(6)	(17)	36
Distributions from HCA Holdings, Inc., net of contributions to HCA Holdings, Inc.	$ 133	$ 152	$ 212