Retirement Plan (Details) - AxoGen 401K Plan $ in Thousands  | 
3 Months Ended | |
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 Mar. 31, 2021  
USD ($) 
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 Mar. 31, 2020  
USD ($) 
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| Defined Benefit Plan | ||
| Age limit for eligibility to participate in the plan | 18 | |
| Employer contributions | $ 330 | $ 295 | 
| Employer's contribution, first tranche | ||
| Defined Benefit Plan | ||
| Matching contributions | 3.00% | |
| Employee contribution matched, percent | 3.00% | |
| Employer's contribution, second tranche | ||
| Defined Benefit Plan | ||
| Matching contributions | 1.00% | |
| Employee contribution matched, percent | 2.00% | |
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- Definition Defined contribution plan minimum age limit for eligibility to participate in plan. No definition available. 
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