| Document and Entity Information Document | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Aug. 12, 2021 |
| Entity Registrant Name | APYX MEDICAL CORP |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 5115 Ulmerton Road |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Clearwater |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33760 |
| City Area Code | 727 |
| Local Phone Number | 384-2323 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity File Number | 0-12183 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 11-2644611 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock |
| Trading Symbol | APYX |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000719135 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
