PriceUnitofMeasure (1191) for CDS

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Hi Gang,

Page 258 of vol. 7 of the specification describes CDS Instrument Definitions and includes PriceUnitofMeasure (1191) which “Reflect[s] that prices are stated in terms of ‘percent of par’”

I have been led to believe that CDS pricing is stated in terms of upfront spread to the standard coupon. Am I reading the spec incorrectly or is there a disconnect here?

Thanks in advance!