Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Accounts Payable and Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued expenses and other liabilities Accrued expenses Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Purchases included in accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts Payable, Related Parties, Current Intercompany accounts payable Accounts Payable, Related Parties Purchases included in accrued expenses Accounts Receivable, Net, Current Accounts receivable, net Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $471 and $585 Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Current Intercompany accounts receivable Accounts Receivable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Intercompany note receivable Represents the entire disclosure for accrued expenses and other liabilities. Accrued Expenses And Other Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for freight and distribution costs. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Freight Costs Current Freight, distribution and operations Accrued Marketing Costs, Current Marketing expense Accrued Professional Fees, Current Accrued professional fees Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for rebates, discounts and chargebacks. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Rebates Discounts And Chargebacks Current Accrued rebates, discounts and chargebacks Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for research and development expenses. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Accrued Research And Development Costs Current Research and development services Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Accumulated depreciation Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member] Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Stock-based compensation Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash flow from operating activities Represents the information pertaining to advisory services and monitoring agreement. Advisory Services And Monitoring Agreement [Member] Advisory Services and Monitoring Agreement [Member] Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance [Member] Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance [Member] Aggregate Unpaid Principal Balance [Member] Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Accounts receivable, allowance Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Amortization of Intangible Assets Amortization expense Amount Capitalized As Inventory Amount Capitalized As Inventory Capitalized inventories Amounts Due From Affiliates Amounts Due From Affiliates Due from parent Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Arrangements and Non-arrangement Transactions [Domain] Asset Retirement Obligation Total Asset Retirement Obligation Asset Retirement Obligation, Accretion Expense Accretion expense Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Abstract] Asset Retirement Obligation Disclosure [Text Block] Asset Retirement Obligations Represents the amount of expected present value of asset retirement obligations. Asset Retirement Obligation Liabilities Expected Present Value Asset retirement obligation liabilities expected, present value Asset Retirement Obligation, Liabilities Incurred Amounts included in accrued expenses and other liabilities Asset Retirement Obligations, Noncurrent Balance at the beginning of the period Asset retirement obligations Asset retirement obligation Asset retirement obligation, long-term Assets Assets Total assets Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets: Assets, Current Total current assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Total Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Represents the information pertaining to Bristol-Myers Squibb ("BMS"). Bristol Myers Squibb [Member] BMS [Member] Building [Member] Buildings [Member] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid Property, plant and equipment included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities Capitalized Computer Software, Net Capitalized software development costs, net Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Cash and cash equivalents, end of period Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents, carrying value Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Axis] Cash and Cash Equivalents, Fair Value Disclosure Cash and cash equivalents, fair value Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash [Member] Cash-On-Hand [Member] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Certificates of Deposit [Member] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and contingencies (See Note 13) Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, share issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Common stock, share outstanding Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock ($0.001 par value, 10,000 shares authorized; 1 share issued and outstanding) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Total comprehensive income (loss) Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Domain] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Benchmark [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk Type [Axis] Concentration Risk, Percentage Concentration risk percentage Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Concentration Risk Type [Domain] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Balance Sheet Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract] Condensed Financial Statements [Text Block] Guarantor Financial Information Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statements, Captions [Line Items] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Condensed Income Statement [Table] Consolidation, Eliminations [Member] Eliminations [Member] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Axis] Consolidation Items [Domain] Consolidation Items [Domain] Construction in Progress [Member] Construction in Progress [Member] Cost of Goods Sold Cost of goods sold Cost of Sales [Member] Cost of Goods Sold [Member] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Axis] Credit Facility [Domain] Credit Facility [Domain] Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Customer Relationships [Member] Customer Relationships [Member] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Financing Arrangements Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Basis spread on variable rate (as a percent) Long-term Debt, Gross Aggregate principal amount outstanding Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Description of variable rate basis Debt Instrument, Face Amount Face value of debt Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure Estimated fair value of the debt Debt Instrument, Frequency of Periodic Payment Notes payment term, description Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Notes interest rate (as a percent) Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Senior note maturity date Debt Instrument, Periodic Payment, Interest Interest payments on senior notes Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] The London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Libor [Member] LIBOR [Member] The Reference Rate used to calculate the variable interest rate of the debt instrument. Debt Instrument Variable Rate Base Reference Rate [Member] Reference Rate [Member] Deferred Finance Costs, Noncurrent, Net Deferred financing costs Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income taxes Deferred Revenue, Current Deferred revenue Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Noncurrent Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Current Deferred tax assets Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Current Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Gross, Noncurrent Deferred tax liability Depreciation Depreciation expense Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Depreciation and amortization Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] Stock-Based Compensation Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Long Lived Assets Net book value of assets Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document And Entity Information [Abstract] Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Document Type Due from Related Parties, Noncurrent Due from parent Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents, Continuing Operations Effect of foreign exchange rate on cash An arrangement whereby an employee, Officer, Consultant or member of the Board of Directors is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Although there are variations, normally, after vesting, when an option is exercised, the holder pays the strike value in cash to the issuing entity and receives equity shares. The equity shares can be sold into the market for cash at the current market price without restriction. Options may be used to attract, retain and incentivize the respective parties, in addition to their regular compensation agreement(s) and other benefits. Employee Officer Director And Consultant Stock Options [Member] Stock Options [Member] Employee-related Liabilities, Current Compensation and benefits Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Represents the 2013 Equity Incentive Plan under the stock-based incentive plan. Equity Incentive Plan 2013 [Member] 2013 Plan [Member] Represents the share of the parent entity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries. Equity In Other Comprehensive Income Loss Of Subsidiaries Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries Equity Method Investments And Cost Method Investments [Abstract] Equity Method Investments And Cost Method Investments [Abstract] Equity Method Investments And Cost Method Investments [Abstract] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] Quoted Prices in Active Markets (Level 1) [Member] Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Recurring Basis [Member] Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items] Fair Value Of Assets And Liabilities Measured On Non Recurring Basis [Line Items] Represents the amount of financial assurance given in the form of letter of credit. Financial Assurance In Form Of Letter Of Credit Unfunded Standby Letter of Credit Represents the amount of financial assurance given in the form of surety bond. Financial Assurance In Form Of Surety Bond Financial assurance in form of surety bond Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization Accumulated amortization Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, after Year Five 2020 and thereafter Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Remainder of Fiscal Year Remainder of 2015 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five 2019 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four 2018 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three 2017 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two 2016 Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Method Amortization Method Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross Cost Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Intangibles, net Net Represents information pertaining to fixed assets of the entity that are dedicated to its research and development activities. Fixed Assets Dedicated To Research And Development Activities [Member] Fixed Assets Dedicated to R&D Activities [Member] Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign currency losses Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis] Gain Contingencies, Nature [Axis] Gain Contingencies [Line Items] Gain Contingencies [Line Items] Gain Contingencies [Table] Gain Contingencies [Table] Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain] Gain Contingency, Nature [Domain] General and Administrative Expense General and administrative expenses General and Administrative Expense [Member] General and Administrative [Member] Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Geographic Concentration Risk [Member] Goodwill Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block] Goodwill Gross Profit Gross profit Gross profit Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Guarantor Subsidiary [Member] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before income taxes Income (loss) before income taxes Income (Loss) from Subsidiaries, before Tax Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Statement Location [Domain] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Income Taxes And Tax Related [Line Items] Income Taxes And Tax Related [Line Items] Income Taxes And Tax Related [Line Items] Income Taxes Paid Payments made on behalf of the company to a number of states in connection with state income tax settlements Income Taxes Paid, Net Income taxes (refunded)/paid, net Income Taxes Receivable, Current Income tax receivable Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Examination [Table] Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Benefit) provision for income taxes Benefit for income taxes Provision (benefit) for income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable Income taxes Increase (Decrease) in Accrued Liabilities Accrued expenses and other liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Increase Decrease In Due From Related Parties Noncurrent Long Term Assets Reclassified To Equity Increase Decrease In Due From Related Parties Noncurrent Long Term Assets Reclassified To Equity Increase in amounts due from parent Increase (Decrease) in Inventories Inventory Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Increase (decrease) in cash from operating assets and liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Current Assets Other current assets Insurance Settlement [Member] Claim Against Insurance Carriers to Recover Business Interruption Losses [Member] Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangibles, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) Intangibles, net Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill) [Abstract] Interest Expense Interest expense, net Interest Paid Interest paid Interest Payable, Current Accrued interest Represents information pertaining to International, a reportable segment of the entity. International Segment [Member] International [Member] Intersegment Eliminations [Member] Inter-Segment [Member] Carrying amount (lower of cost or market) as of the balance sheet date of inventories less all valuation and other allowances. Inventory Current And Noncurrent Total Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] Inventory Disclosure [Text Block] Inventory Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Finished goods Inventory, Net Inventory Inventory Inventory, Noncurrent Other long-term assets Inventory, Policy [Policy Text Block] Inventory Inventory, Raw Materials, Net of Reserves Raw materials Represents the noncurrent portion of unprocessed items to be consumed in the manufacturing or production process. Also includes purchased parts that will be used as components of a finished product. Inventory Raw Materials Noncurrent Non-current raw materials Inventory, Work in Process, Net of Reserves Work in process Inventory Write-down Provision for excess and obsolete inventory Investments in and Advance to Affiliates, Subsidiaries, Associates, and Joint Ventures Investment in subsidiaries Land [Member] Land [Member] Represents information pertaining to Lantheus MI Holdings, Inc., the parent of the reporting entity, Lantheus Intermediate. Lantheus M I Holdings [Member] Holdings [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Matters and Contingencies [Text Block] Legal Proceedings and Contingencies Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Unfunded Standby Letter of Credit outstanding Liabilities Total liabilities Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and (deficit) equity Total liabilities and stockholder's deficit Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and (deficit) equity: Liabilities and Stockholder's Deficit Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities Long-term Line of Credit Amount outstanding Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Borrowing Base Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Letter of credit, expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Commitment Fee Payment Unfunded standby letter of credit payment term Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Maximum borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Available borrowing capacity Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage Unused line of credit fee (as a percent) Line of Credit, Current Line of credit Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Long-term debt, net Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Represents the number of lawsuits filed by the entity against insurance carrier(s) pertaining to the recovery of a business interruption loss. Loss Recovery Number Of Claims Filed Number of suits filed Represents the tangible personal property used to produce goods and services, including, but is not limited to, tools, dies and molds, computer and office equipment, fixtures. Machinery Equipment And Fixtures [Member] Machinery, Equipment and Fixtures [Member] Majority Shareholder [Member] Avista [Member] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Marsh [Member] Marsh [Member] Marsh [Member] Maximum [Member] Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] Money Market Funds [Member] Money Market [Member] Nature of Operations [Text Block] Description of Business Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash used in financing activities Cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations Cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations Cash provided by operating activities Cash provided by (used in) operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities Represents the amount of cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities. Net Effect On Cash Flow Related To Deferred Tax Liabilities Net effect on cash flow related to deferred tax liabilities Represents the amount of net effect on earnings related to deferred tax liabilities. Net Effect On Earnings Related To Deferred Tax Liabilities Net effect on earnings related to deferred tax liabilities Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Neurolite [Member] Neurolite [Member] Neurolite [Member] Noncash Investing and Financing Items [Abstract] Noncash investing and financing activities Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] Represents the amount of time required to notify in writing of entity's election not to renew automatic renewal of debt instrument agreement. Non Renewal Notification Period Required In Writing Of Debt Instrument Agreement Period required to notify in writing the cancellation of automatic renewal of debt instrument Notes Payable, Related Parties, Noncurrent Intercompany note payable Number Of Commercial Products Number Of Commercial Products Number of commercial products Represents the number of events that triggered an interim impairment test. Number Of Events Occurred That Triggered Interim Impairment Test Number of events that triggered an interim impairment test Number of Operating Segments Number of operating segments Number Of Radiopharmacies Distributions Number Of Radiopharmacies Distributions Number of radiopharmacies distributions Represents the number of radiopharmacies owned by the entity. Number Of Radiopharmacies Owned Number of radiopharmacies owned Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income Operating income Operating Segments [Member] Operating Segments [Member] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Line Items] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Table] Origination of Notes Receivable from Related Parties Payments to parent Other Accrued Liabilities, Current Other Other Assets, Current Other current assets Other Assets, Noncurrent Other long-term assets Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Other Income and Expenses [Abstract] Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block] Other Expense, net Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other expense, net Total other expense, net Other income (expense), net Other Nonoperating Income Expense Other Other Nonoperating Income Expense Other Other expense Other Prepaid Expense, Current Prepaid expense due to related party in other current assets Parent Company [Member] Parent Company [Member] Patents [Member] Other Patents [Member] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Payables and Accruals [Abstract] Payments for Legal Settlements Settlement expense Payments for (Proceeds from) Businesses and Interest in Affiliates Payments from subsidiary Payments From To Parent Payments From To Parent Expenses to be paid on behalf of parent included in accounts payable and accrued expenses and other liabilities Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Capital expenditures Represents the performance-based stock options issued under the share-based compensation arrangements. Performance Based Stock Options [Member] Performance Based Stock Options [Member] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Axis] Plan Name [Domain] Plan Name [Domain] Proceeds from (Repayments of) Notes Payable Payments on note payable Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Property, Plant and Equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Property, plant and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Property, Plant and Equipment [Member] Consolidated Assets [Member] Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, plant and equipment, net Property, plant and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life and Values [Abstract] Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life and Values [Abstract] Property Plant and Equipment Useful Life and Values [Abstract] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Receivables from Stockholder [Member] Due from Parent [Member] Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Abstract] Operating income Regulatory Assets [Abstract] Regulatory Assets [Abstract] Regulatory Assets [Abstract] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Represents the annual fee required to be paid to the related party. Related Party Transaction Annual Fee Required To Be Paid Annual fee Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party Costs incurred associated with agreement Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction [Line Items] Related Party Transaction, Purchases from Related Party Expected payment to related party Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions Represents the renewal period of debt instrument at each anniversary date. Renewal Period Of Debt Instrument Renewal period of unfunded standby letter of credit Reportable Legal Entities [Member] Reportable Entities [Member] Research and Development Expense Research and development expenses Research and Development Expense [Member] Research and Development [Member] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Restricted investments Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Cash and Cash Equivalents [Domain] Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Noncurrent Restricted investments, noncurrent Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Deficit [Member] Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Revenues Revenues Revolving Credit Facility [Member] Revolving Line of Credit [Member] Sales Revenue, Net [Member] Revenues [Member] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Line Items] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule Of Accounting Policies [Table] Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accrued Expenses Schedule of Change in Asset Retirement Obligation [Table Text Block] Schedule of Reconciliation of Company's Asset Retirement Obligations Condensed Balance Sheet [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet Information Condensed Cash Flow Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Cash Flow Information Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block] Schedule of Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block] Schedule of Stock-Based Compensation Expense Recognized Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis [Table Text Block] Schedule of the Information about the Company's Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Schedule of Expected Future Amortization Expense Related to Intangible Assets Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table] Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block] Schedule of Intangibles, Net Tabular disclosure of the carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of current and noncurrent merchandise, goods, commodities, or supplies held for future sale or to be used in manufacturing, servicing or production. Schedule Of Inventory Table [Text Block] Schedule of Inventory, Classified in Inventory or Other Long-Term Assets Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Schedule of Other Expense, Net Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Related Party Transactions, by Related Party [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table] Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Schedule of Selected Information for Each Business Segment Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Option Activity Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Schedule of Assumptions used for Estimating Fair Value of Each Option Award on Date of Grant using Black-Scholes Valuation Model Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Reporting Assets [Abstract] Segment Reporting Assets [Abstract] Total assets Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] Segment Reporting Information, Revenue for Reportable Segment [Abstract] Revenues Selling and Marketing Expense Sales and marketing expenses Selling and Marketing Expense [Member] Sales and Marketing [Member] Senior Notes [Member] Senior Notes [Member] Share-based Compensation Stock-based compensation Total stock-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Contractual term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Expected dividends Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Expected life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected volatility Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum Risk-free interest rate, maximum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum Risk-free interest rate, minimum Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized Number of shares that may be issued pursuant to awards Represents the number of shares under options cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancellations In Period Options cancelled Represents the weighted average price of options that were cancelled during the reporting period. Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancellations In Period Weighted Average Exercise Price Options cancelled, Weighted Average Exercise Price Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Aggregate Intrinsic Value Options cancelled, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Cancelled In Period Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Options cancelled, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based 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Significant Accounting Policies Represents the tangible personal property used for repair or replacement of failed parts. 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