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Document And Entity Information
Jan. 29, 2020
Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Jan. 29, 2020
Entity Registrant Name UNIVERSAL HEALTH SERVICES, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000352915
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity File Number 1-10765
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Entity Tax Identification Number 23-2077891
Entity Address, Address Line One UNIVERSAL CORPORATE CENTER
Entity Address, Address Line Two 367 SOUTH GULPH ROAD
Entity Address, City or Town KING OF PRUSSIA
Entity Address, State or Province PA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 19406
City Area Code 610
Local Phone Number 768-3300
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of each class Class B Common Stock
Trading Symbol UHS
Security Exchange Name NYSE