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Fair Value Measurement - Reconciliation of Level 3 Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Liabilities |  |
Payments to CVR holders and other contingency payments | $ (3,050) | $ (4,885)
Fair value adjustments to contingent liabilities | (30) | 3,466
Level 3 |  |
Liabilities |  |
Fair value of level 3 financial instruments at beginning of period | 6,991 |
Payments to CVR holders and other contingency payments | (3,050) |
Fair value adjustments to contingent liabilities | 934 |
Fair value of level 3 financial instruments at end of period | $ 3,007 | $ 6,991

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