v3.7.0.1
Document and Entity Information - shares
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Aug. 07, 2017
Document and Entity Information    
Entity Registrant Name Vericel Corp  
Entity Central Index Key 0000887359  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2017  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2017  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares)   32,824,531