| Document And Entity Information | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Entity, Registrant Name | COMPUTER PROGRAMS AND SYSTEMS, INC. |
| Document, Type | 8-K |
| Document, Period End Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
| Entity, Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity, File Number | 000-49796 |
| Entity, Tax Identification Number | 74-3032373 |
| Entity, Address, Address Line One | 54 St. Emanuel Street |
| Entity, Address, City or Town | Mobile |
| Entity, Address, State or Province | AL |
| Entity, Address, Postal Zip Code | 36602 |
| City Area Code | 251 |
| Local Phone Number | 639-8100 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | CPSI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity, Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity, Central Index Key | 0001169445 |
