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Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies - Accrued Rebates and Other Accruals (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Sep. 30, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
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Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Accrued rebates and other accruals | $ 5,548 | $ 4,923
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Accrued rebates and other accruals | 1,297 | 1,352
Other current liabilities [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Accrued rebates | 3,235 | 2,674
Other accruals | 641 | 512
Other noncurrent liabilities [Member] |  |
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities [Line Items] |  |
Accrued rebates and other accruals | $ 374 | $ 385

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