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Document and Entity Information Document - shares
 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Nov. 01, 2016
Document Information [Line Items]    
Entity Registrant Name Caladrius Biosciences, Inc.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000320017  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --09-30  
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2016  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2016  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q3  
Amendment Flag false  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   8,169,407