Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 504	$ 188	$ 1,088	$ 558
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	21	26	(7)	39
Net change in derivative financial instruments	3	72	(25)	229
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	1	(5)	1
Other comprehensive income (loss)	23	99	(37)	269
Comprehensive income (loss)	528	287	1,051	827
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(16)	0	(16)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 511	$ 287	$ 1,035	$ 827