| Document and Entity Information | Dec. 19, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001665988 |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 19, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Bioventus Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-37844 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 81-0980861 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 4721 Emperor Boulevard |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Durham |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NC |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 27703 |
| City Area Code | (919) |
| Local Phone Number | 474-6700 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Security 12b Title | Class A common Stock, $0.001 par value per share |
| Trading Symbol | BVS |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | true |
| Entity Ex Transition Period | true |
