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FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level3) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Beginning balance | $ 241 | $ 328
Acquisition-related contingent consideration adjustments | $ 28 | $ 11
Fair Value, Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Liability, Gain (Loss), Statement Of Income, Extensible List Not Disclosed Flag | Acquisition-related contingent consideration adjustments | Acquisition-related contingent consideration adjustments
Payments / Settlements | $ (28) | $ (99)
Foreign currency translation adjustment included in other comprehensive loss | 0 | 1
Ending balance | 241 | 241
Current portion | 34 | 39
Non-current portion | 207 | 202
Accretion for the time value of money |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration adjustments | 16 | 17
Fair value adjustments |  |
Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation, Calculation [Roll Forward] |  |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration adjustments | $ 12 | $ (6)

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