Rollover Options

No definition available.

Name:	bios_RolloverOptions
Namespace Prefix:	bios_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Share-based compensation agreement by share-based payment awarded, number of shares originally authorized

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	bios_Sharebasedcompensationagreementbysharebasedpaymentawardednumberofsharesoriginallyauthorized
Namespace Prefix:	bios_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan).

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (c)(2)(iii)(1)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardEquityInstrumentsOtherThanOptionsGrantsInPeriod
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardLineItems
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

Number of additional shares authorized for issuance under an established share-based compensation plan.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfAdditionalSharesAuthorized
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

- Definition

The maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) originally approved (usually by shareholders and board of directors), net of any subsequent amendments and adjustments, for awards under the equity-based compensation plan. As stock or unit options and equity instruments other than options are awarded to participants, the shares or units remain authorized and become reserved for issuance under outstanding awards (not necessarily vested).

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-Subparagraph (a)(3)

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAuthorized
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

The difference between the maximum number of shares (or other type of equity) authorized for issuance under the plan (including the effects of amendments and adjustments), and the sum of: 1) the number of shares (or other type of equity) already issued upon exercise of options or other equity-based awards under the plan; and 2) shares (or other type of equity) reserved for issuance on granting of outstanding awards, net of cancellations and forfeitures, if applicable.

+ References

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 718

-SubTopic 10

-Section 50

-Paragraph 2

-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6415400&loc=d3e5070-113901

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardNumberOfSharesAvailableForGrant
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	instant

- Definition

Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	us-gaap_ShareBasedCompensationArrangementByShareBasedPaymentAwardOptionsGrantsInPeriodGross
Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION - Equity Plans and Stock Options (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended						0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013 Stock Appreciation Rights (SARs)	Dec. 31, 2013 Employee Stock Option	Dec. 31, 2013 Restricted Stock	Jun. 10, 2010 2008 Plan	Dec. 31, 2013 2008 Plan	Jan. 01, 2008 2008 Plan	Mar. 25, 2010 CHS 2006 Equity Incentive Plan	Dec. 31, 2013 BioScrip/CHS Plan	Mar. 25, 2010 BioScrip/CHS Plan	May 07, 2013 Director 2008 Plan	Jan. 02, 2008 Director 2008 Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based compensation agreement by share-based payment awared, number of shares originally authorized							13,000,000		3,106,315
rollover options									716,086
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Authorized				6,855,000		3,580,000		2,390,229		800,000	500,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Additional Shares Authorized				3,275,000						300,000
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant					971,658			800,361
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross		1,928,500
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period	0		370,000