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Basis of Presentation Basis of Presentation - Table 2 (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Net operating revenues | $ 1,046.0 | $ 957.1
Other operating expenses | 141.2 | 127.8
Net income attributable to Encompass Health | 83.8 | 66.8
Adjustments for New Accounting Pronouncement [Member] |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Net operating revenues | 957.1 |
Provision for doubtful accounts |  | 0.0
Other operating expenses | 127.8 |
Net income attributable to Encompass Health | 66.8 |
Adjustments for ASC 606 [Member] |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Net operating revenues | (17.7) |
Provision for doubtful accounts |  | (16.4)
Other operating expenses | (1.3) |
Net income attributable to Encompass Health | 0.0 |
As Reported [Member] |  |
New Accounting Pronouncements or Change in Accounting Principle [Line Items] |  |
Net operating revenues | 974.8 |
Provision for doubtful accounts |  | $ 16.4
Other operating expenses | 129.1 |
Net income attributable to Encompass Health | $ 66.8 |

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