| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2408403 - Disclosure - Property and Equipment (PPE Schedule) (Details) (http://www.amsurg.com/role/PropertyAndEquipmentPpeScheduleDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0000895930 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2015-12-31 | 2014-12-31 | |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract] | ||
Building and improvements | ||
Movable equipment | ||
Construction in progress | ||
Property and equipment, gross | ||
Less accumulated depreciation | ( | ( |
Property and equipment, net | 189,168,000 | 180,448,000 |