| Cover Page | May 08, 2023 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 08, 2023 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ICU MEDICAL INC/DE |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-34634 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 33-0022692 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 951 Calle Amanecer |
| Entity Address, City or Town | San Clemente |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 92673 |
| City Area Code | 949 |
| Local Phone Number | 366-2183 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common stock, par value $0.10 per share |
| Trading Symbol | ICUI |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000883984 |
