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Market Access Payor Analyst

OR · Remote

$20 - $27.25/hr

The Market Access Payor Analyst is responsible for profiling, researching, and resolving reimbursement issues for assigned payors, products, or lines of business. This position performs analysis ...

The Market Access Payor Analyst is responsible for profiling, researching, and resolving reimbursement issues for assigned payors, products, or lines of business. This position performs analysis ...

Director of Payor Relations Opportunity! EmergeOrtho is committed to being the trusted leader in ... Do you excel at negotiating complex contracts, analyzing market opportunities, and driving ...

Payor Contract Specialist

Torrance, CA · On-site

$71K - $79K/yr

Payor Contract Specialist COMPANY DESCRIPTION Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated ... The Specialist exercises independent judgment in contract analysis, issue resolution, and decision ...

Analyze reimbursement models and propose innovative contracting arrangements. * Understand and ... Monitor Payor compliance and identify opportunities for revenue optimization. * Meet goals for ...

Oversee detailed financial analyses of Payor contracts to assess the earnings impact of new contracts, as well as renewals and material network changes. * Manage budget projections for pricing and ...

Payor Contract Specialist

Torrance, CA · On-site

$71K - $79K/yr

Payor Contract Specialist COMPANY DESCRIPTION Unio Health Partners (UHP) is a highly differentiated ... The Specialist exercises independent judgment in contract analysis, issue resolution, and decision ...

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How much do payor analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for payor analyst in the United States is $75,606.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Payor Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Payor Analyst, you need a solid understanding of healthcare reimbursement, contract analysis, and data analytics, typically supported by a degree in finance, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with claims processing systems, payer portals, and advanced Excel or data management tools is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are vital soft skills for interpreting complex data and collaborating with stakeholders. These skills are crucial for maximizing revenue, ensuring compliance, and optimizing payor relationships in a healthcare setting.

What does a Payor Analyst do?

A Payor Analyst is responsible for analyzing and managing relationships between healthcare providers and insurance companies (payors). They review contracts, track payment trends, identify discrepancies in claims, and ensure that reimbursements are accurate and timely. Payor Analysts also provide data-driven insights to help healthcare organizations optimize revenue cycles and negotiate better terms with insurers. Their work supports financial stability and helps resolve issues related to denied or underpaid claims.

How does a Payor Analyst typically collaborate with other departments to resolve reimbursement issues?

Payor Analysts often work closely with billing, coding, and revenue cycle teams to address reimbursement discrepancies and ensure timely payments from insurance companies. They analyze payment data, investigate denials or underpayments, and coordinate with clinical staff or management to gather necessary documentation. Effective communication and cross-functional teamwork are essential, as Payor Analysts frequently participate in meetings to discuss trends, escalate complex cases, and implement process improvements that benefit the entire organization.
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Infographic showing various Payor Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $75,606 per year, or $36.3 per hour.
Market Access Payor Analyst

Market Access Payor Analyst

Natera

OR • Remote

$20 - $27.25/hr

Other

Posted 3 days ago


Natera rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 37 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

60th of 120 rated laboratories


Job description

The Market Access Payor Analyst is responsible for profiling, researching, and resolving reimbursement issues for assigned payors, products, or lines of business. This position performs analysis, identifies trends, presents opportunity areas, and prioritizes initiatives for payment and performance improvement. Using data analytics, they derive logical conclusions and forecasts from implementing strategies that can improve business performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

Formulates and develops presentations for project analysis needs from Finance, Billing, Market

Access, Product Leads, and other teams as required.

Identify functions and barriers that affect ASP and revenue including identifying trends,

opportunities, and risks for all payors and products.

Compares payor reimbursement patterns based on medical policies, contract language,

authorization requirements, and patient benefits.

Researches complex benefits and insurance verification using various systems and portals

internal and external.

Investigate designated payors' literature and agencies, and stay current on new indicators, such

as state statutes, laws, and other requirements.

Develops strategies to improve reimbursement and reduce denials for assigned payors based on

trends and analysis findings.

Identifies areas of opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiencies.

Creates management reports and custom dashboards & visualizations.

Initiates and supports projects, initiatives, solutions, and other change management.

Conducts complex trend review, forecasting, sensitivity analysis, what-if scenarios, and other

analyses.

Partner with multiple internal cross-functional teams and successfully manage multiple product

projects simultaneously.

Presents information, analysis, updates, financial risks, and recommendations to a specific

audience.

Performs analysis of operational, production, financial, and other data.

Analyzes payor behaviors, systems, and processes in reimbursement to optimize performance.

Ensure data integrity and control over business processes by developing data management best

practices.

Operationalize business intelligence solutions to highlight strengths and opportunities to meet

organizational strategies, objectives, and goals.

Analyze large data sets of structured, semi-structured unstructured data to discover data insights

and collaborate with business partners to deliver business value.

Participates in weekly meetings to review key metrics, workflows, trends, payor performance

improvement opportunities, and strategies.

This role works with PHI regularly both in paper and electronic form and has access to various

technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) to perform the job.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree healthcare-related field of study or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in revenue cycle or claim analysis

Project management experience preferred.

Knowledge of CPT/HCPCS. ICD-10, modifier selection, and UB revenue codes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Proficiency with medical or claim billing systems, Microsoft Excel, reporting software, and basic

procedure coding knowledge.

Experience with PowerBi and SQL is desired.

Knowledge of medical terminology and abbreviations, and health care nomenclature and systems.

Strong communication (verbal and written), organizational, problem-solving, and team player

skills.

Knowledge of the appeal process and procedures.

Ability to navigate across multiple customer demands and balance competing priorities

successfully.

Ability to analyze, identify, and articulate identified trends and report trends succinctly clearly, and

concisely.

Ability to independently solve complex problems using critical thinking skills.

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.

Analytical skills required.

Ability to develop, implement, and produce complex analyses and reports.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Duties are typically performed in a remote office setting. This position requires the ability to use a computer keyboard, communicate over the telephone and read printed material.


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