| Cover | Jul. 28, 2021 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Jul. 28, 2021 |
| Entity File Number | 001-39218 |
| Entity Registrant Name | CONMED CORPORATION |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000816956 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 16-0977505 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 11311 Concept Blvd |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Largo |
| Entity Address, State or Province | FL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 33773 |
| City Area Code | (727) |
| Local Phone Number | 392-6464 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | CNMD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
