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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES - Classification and Fair Value Amounts of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Jun. 30, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value $ 1 $ 0
Derivative liability, fair value 3 1
Total derivative instruments, liabilities 813 835
Derivative instruments designated as hedges | Balance Sheet Location: bax:LongTermDebtAndLeaseObligationExcludingCurrentMaturities    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, not subject to master netting arrangement, fair value 810 834
Undesignated derivative instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Balance Sheet Location: us-gaap:AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative liability, fair value 3 $ 1
Undesignated derivative instruments | Foreign exchange contracts | Balance Sheet Location: us-gaap:PrepaidExpenseAndOtherAssetsCurrent    
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]    
Derivative asset, fair value $ 1