| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 18, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001574774 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 18, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | BioTelemetry, Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 000-55039 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 46-2568498 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 1000 Cedar Hollow Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Malvern |
| Entity Address, State or Province | PA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19355 |
| City Area Code | (610) |
| Local Phone Number | 729-7000 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share |
| Trading Symbol | BEAT |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
