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Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2018
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance $ 8,563 $ 7,168
Additions and adjustments 547 1,470
Foreign exchange (41) (75)
Goodwill, Ending balance 9,069 8,563
Orthopaedics    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 2,399 2,426
Additions and adjustments 0 4
Foreign exchange (13) (31)
Goodwill, Ending balance 2,386 2,399
MedSurg    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 3,581 3,509
Additions and adjustments 229 100
Foreign exchange (11) (28)
Goodwill, Ending balance 3,799 3,581
Neuro and Spine    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, Beginning balance 2,583 1,233
Additions and adjustments 318 1,366
Foreign exchange (17) (16)
Goodwill, Ending balance $ 2,884 $ 2,583