| Cover | Mar. 03, 2025 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001638833 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 03, 2025 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Surgery Partners, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37576 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-3620923 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 340 Seven Springs Way, Suite 600 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Brentwood |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TN |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 37027 |
| City Area Code | 615 |
| Local Phone Number | 234-5900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share |
| Trading Symbol | SGRY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
