Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ 493	$ 314
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment	57	(42)
Net change in derivative financial instruments	22	(43)
Net change in defined benefit pensions and other items	0	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	78	(91)
Comprehensive income (loss)	572	223
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests	(6)	0
Comprehensive income attributable to Boston Scientific common stockholders	$ 578	$ 223