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How much do payor contract manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for payor contract manager in the United States is $59,525.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $42,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a payor contract manager?

A Payor Contract Manager is a healthcare professional responsible for negotiating, implementing, and overseeing contracts between healthcare providers and insurance companies or other payors. They analyze contract terms, ensure compliance with regulations, and work to optimize reimbursement rates for their organization. Payor Contract Managers also monitor contract performance and may resolve disputes or discrepancies that arise. Their role is crucial in ensuring that healthcare providers receive appropriate payments for services rendered while maintaining positive relationships with payors.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a payor contract manager?

To thrive as a Payor Contract Manager, you need expertise in healthcare contract negotiation, financial analysis, and knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, typically supported by a bachelor's degree in business, healthcare administration, or a related field. Familiarity with contract management software, data analytics tools, and regulatory compliance systems is essential. Strong communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills help build effective relationships with payors and navigate complex agreements. These skills are crucial for optimizing revenue, ensuring compliance, and maintaining beneficial partnerships in a competitive healthcare environment.

What are some common challenges faced by payor contract managers during contract negotiations?

Payor Contract Managers often encounter challenges such as navigating complex reimbursement structures, balancing the needs of healthcare providers with payor requirements, and staying updated on regulatory changes. Negotiations can be lengthy and require strong communication and analytical skills to ensure favorable terms while maintaining positive relationships with payors. Additionally, aligning contract terms with organizational goals and ensuring compliance can add to the complexity of the role.

What is the difference between Payor Contract Manager vs Contract Analyst?

AspectPayor Contract ManagerContract Analyst
CredentialsTypically requires a bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or related field; certifications like CPC or CPCO are commonUsually holds a bachelor's degree in healthcare, business, or related area; certifications are less common
Work EnvironmentWorks in healthcare organizations, insurance companies, or managed care settings, focusing on contract negotiations and managementWorks in healthcare or insurance companies, analyzing contract data and supporting contract development
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed by health plans, hospitals, and insurance providersEmployed across healthcare, insurance, and consulting firms

The Payor Contract Manager primarily oversees the negotiation, management, and compliance of insurance contracts, requiring strong negotiation skills and industry knowledge. In contrast, the Contract Analyst focuses on analyzing contract data and supporting contract development, often with a greater emphasis on data analysis and reporting. Both roles are integral to healthcare contracting but differ in scope and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Payor Contract Manager job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,525 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Payor Contract Manager (Infusion) - BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy

Tampa, FL • Hybrid

Elevance Health
Health Care and Social Assistance • 10K+ employees

$111K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 23 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Manages the lifecycle of payor contracts including review, interpretation, implementation, amendments, and renewals.

  • Serves as subject matter expert on contract terms and analyzes reimbursement methodologies to identify risks and revenue leakage.

  • Translates contract terms into operational requirements and coordinates with IT and pharmacy operations to ensure accurate setup of pricing and payor-specific rules.


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Job description

Anticipated End Date:

2026-09-15

Position Title:

Payor Contract Manager (Infusion) - BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy

Job Description:

Payor Contract Manager (Infusion)

Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 1-2 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.

Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Payor Contract Manager, Infusion manages the operational management, analysis, and administration of payor contracts supporting specialty pharmacy, home infusion, and ambulatory infusion services and ensures that standardized and approved processes are utilized for contract implementation, maintenance, monitoring, and renewal activities to optimize reimbursement, ensure compliance, and support sustainable growth across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid lines of business.

How you will make an impact:

  • Manages the lifecycle of payor contracts including review, interpretation, implementation, amendments, and renewals.

  • Serves as subject matter expert on contract terms including reimbursement methodologies, fee schedules, carve-outs, drug-level pricing, site-of-care requirements, and network participation.

  • Tracks contract expirations, renewals, and amendments to ensure uninterrupted access and compliance.

  • Analyzes reimbursement methodologies (AWP, WAC, ASP, MAC, per diem, case rates, nursing fees, supplies, admin fees) and identifies reimbursement risks, underpayments, and revenue leakage.

  • Partners with finance and revenue cycle to resolve reimbursement discrepancies and payment disputes and supports forecasting, margin analysis, and payor profitability reporting.

  • Translates contract terms into operational requirements for pharmacy systems, billing platforms, and claim adjudication logic and coordinates with IT and pharmacy operations to ensure accurate setup of pricing and payor-specific rules (including NDC requirements, J-codes, modifiers, and site-of-care billing logic).

  • Supports payor mapping tied to BIN/PCN, NCPDP, NPI, and taxonomy configurations.

  • Ensures contracts comply with federal and state regulations including CMS, Medicare Part B and D, Medicaid, 340B, and anti-kickback requirements; maintains audit-ready documentation; and supports internal/external audits.

  • Acts as the primary contract resource for internal teams; provides contract education to support accurate billing and payor compliance; and supports payor escalations, access issues, and network participation inquiries.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Finance, or related field and minimum of 5 years of experience in payor contracting, managed care, or contract administration within specialty pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, PBM, or health plan environments; or any combination of education and experience which would provide an equivalent background.

Primary Posting Location Compensation: MIN $111,132 - MAX $166,698

Job Level:

Non-Management Exempt

Workshift:

Job Family:

AFA > Financial Operations

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Who We Are

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.


How We Work

At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success - for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.


We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.


Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.


The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.


Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the following form: Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.


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Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities - and making healthcare simpler. A Fortune 20 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, we are looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve. You will thrive in a complex and collaborative environment where you take action and ownership to solve problems and lead change. Do you want to be part of a larger purpose and an evolving, high-performance culture that empowers you to make an impact?

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Indianapolis, IN, US

Year founded

2004

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