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REVENUE - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2021
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Accrued sales incentives | $ 96 |  | $ 96 |  | $ 73
Service Revenue |  |  |  |  |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] |  |  |  |  |
Total company revenue (as a percent) | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 1.00% |

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